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Position Opening for:

Campus Safety Officer

Memphis College of Art seeks an experienced, full-time Campus Safety Officer. Working under the supervision of the Campus Safety Director, the Campus Safety Officer is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening or weekend on any MCA campus as assigned. Qualified candidates should have a proven background in security and be comfortable in a college environment. Law enforcement background is a plus.

Requirements:

Meet or exceed the requirements of the State of TN Dept. of Commerce and Insurance

Be at least 18 years of age

High School diploma or equivalency

Knowledge of campus policies and city, county and state laws

Knowledge of effective methods of investigations

Knowledge of geographic area of campus

Ability to complete reports relating to an incident

Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observation and the examination of records

Apply in person at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Avenue, or send resume and references with a subject of Campus Safety Officer Search to rbatts@mca.edu.

Memphis College of Art is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or other status protected by law.

Position Opening for:

Adjunct Instructors for Art Education Programs

Requirements: Terminal degree (EdD, or PhD) in either education or art education with a strong background in K-12 art instruction to meet SACSCOC, NCATE and Tennessee State Board of Examiner’s requirements. Candidates must be effective in communication; have strong organizational and writing skills, be willing to work in the evening and possibly in the summer months; and be open to evaluation and critique.

Please send your resume or CV with a subject of Adjunct ArtEd Instructor Search to hcafiero@mca.edu in PDF format. Positions may be open as early as the spring semester. Pay is based on MCA pay standard for adjuncts.

Memphis College of Art is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or other status protected by law.

Position Opening for:

Community Education Instructor

Memphis College of Art seeks Community Education Instructors for the Summer of 2017. Instructors report to the Director of Community Education and is primarily responsible for providing visual arts instruction for youth and/or non-degree-seeking adults.

Experience in customer service, communication and working in a team environment preferred

Physical:

Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Typically bends, stoops and crouches on a regular basis. Constantly moves about to coordinate work. Frequently reaches with hands and arms. Frequently communicates, verbally and in writing. Requires ability to talk, hear and see.

Environmental:

While performing the job the employee may be exposed to fumes or odors related to art materials and processes. The noise level is occasionally moderate to loud.

Other:

Must be able to participate in online video-based training. Must pass a national criminal background check.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential job functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of job functions or requirements.

Memphis College of Art is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, or other programs or in the context of employment. The Title IX Coordinator for the College, who is responsible for handling all inquiries concerning Title IX, is the Associate Vice President for Operations, who can be contacted at 1939 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, or by telephone at 901-272-5121.

The College:

Memphis College of Art, an independent professional art college, is accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Art & Design and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The school is located within a picturesque 342 acre wooded park in Midtown Memphis and is adjacent to the Brooks Museum of Art and the Memphis Zoo.

MCA offers BFA degree programs in Digital Media, Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Graduate studies include an MFA program in traditional studio practice or an individually tailored interdisciplinary emphasis and education program leading to either an MAT or MAArtEd.

New faculty will join a distinguished body of artists, designers, scholars, and educators who are committed to mentoring the next generation of artists who will be shaping the course of artmaking in the 21st century.

Memphis College of Art is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, or other programs or in the context of employment. The Title IX Coordinator for the college, who is responsible for handling all inquiries concerning Title IX, is the Associate Vice President for Operations, who can be contacted at 901-272-5121, or 1939 Poplar Avenue, Room 116, Memphis, TN 38104.

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